The sleek Xero Urban Citi 3kw Scooter, in black, will not only keep you looking cool; it will save you money and help the environment too. It's run off electricity, and comes with a removable battery, which you can charge at home or wherever there is a mains supply.
Xero eScooter Urban Citi 3kw BlackThe Xero eScooter Urban Citi, in black, is the ideal way to travel around the city. It's run off electricity, so it comes with huge environmental and money-saving benefits, such as lower running costs, cheaper insurance and exemption from road tax.
The Xero eScooter Urban Citi has a removable silicone sealed battery, which can be charged at home or in the office, if you're travelling to work. Fully charging your battery from a mains supply takes about 8 hours and will give you up to 40 miles worth of travel. The scooter has a 3kw motor, which powers it up to 30mph - ideal for short trips to work or the local shops. The cost of running your Xero eScooter Urban Citi works out at about 1p per mile - much cheaper than driving a fuel-guzzling scooter.
It's a great looking scooter too, with a sleek, sporty design and its environmental credential are impressive to o. The Xero eScooter Urban Citi doesn't pump out any pollution into the air, is significantly quieter than fuel-powered vehicles and leaves a low carbon footprint.
Delivery TimesOnce you have placed your scooter order this will be delivered directly to your required address within 14 to 16 days, allowing time for registration with DVLA.
Licence requirementsThe Xero eScooter Urban Citi, in black, is registered as a 50cc motorcycle under the category L1E and its license requirements are as follows: If you passed your Driving Test before February 2001, then no further testing is required . However if you passed your test after February 2001, then you must have passed a Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) test before taking your Xero eScooter Urban Citi on the road. A CBT can be completed in one day and costs around £100.
Road taxYou do need to display a tax disc on your Xero scooter, but because it's 100% electric the tax disc is FREE!.
Safety adviceSafety whilst riding electric scooters is paramount and it is recommended that beginners who invest in an eScooter Urban Citi consider attending a training course at a local centre.
Top comments
checkley73
21 Mar 113#14
manufacturers of electric cars and scooters should be banned from claiming zero emissions, where on earth do they think the electricity comes from !!
Burning gas, coal and Nuclear plants - hardly zero emissions or good for the environment - its merely moving where the emissions occur.
Not going to vote, as I dont know if this particular scooter is better than another, but thought Id share my views on electric vehicles....
Victor.
feeder16
21 Mar 113#10
Twinkle! maybe the same happens to you like me, when I am out the GF turns every electrical device on! I came back the other day to every single light on in the house including both bathroom lights on! Her excuse you ask? "I get scared when i'm in on my own"
All comments (51)
feeder16
21 Mar 11#1
Quids
21 Mar 111#2
With the price of oil rocketing, this might become very hot indeed!
feeder16 to Quids
21 Mar 111#3
Yep would be brilliant if I didn't have to travel to Sheffield/Liverpool/Selby and Manchester regularly!
bigsky
21 Mar 111#4
Cheap to run, but so is a 50cc petrol scooter and you can buy a no-name scooter for less than £600.
These need to cost less than £1k to start being interesting.
chalkysoil
21 Mar 11#5
if it had a couple of spare batteries it would be handy.
stefor
21 Mar 111#6
I love the idea. Shame the government aren't running a scheme and subsidising the purchase of these. I'd buy one for the wife to commute to work if it was more around the £1000 mark.
feeder16 to stefor
21 Mar 11#7
Ditto! But still its not bad for the price! Shame I don't have £2000
mofokiss
21 Mar 111#8
I would love to use something like this but just not practical, 2 kids to get to school, one to get to college and my job is 20 miles away.
twinkle
21 Mar 111#9
So how much does it cost to charge the battery...'cos currently my electricity bill is ridiculous...and I monitor my usage and switch everything I can off that is not necessary (except the PC that is)
edit just read further and they imply 40p for an 8 hour charge..
feeder16
21 Mar 113#10
Twinkle! maybe the same happens to you like me, when I am out the GF turns every electrical device on! I came back the other day to every single light on in the house including both bathroom lights on! Her excuse you ask? "I get scared when i'm in on my own"
mocmocamoc
21 Mar 112#11
I suppose its quite good if you could charge it up on a sneaky socket at work!
R
patscorpio
21 Mar 11#12
how often you need to change the bulbs or a wife? :wink:
visa10e
21 Mar 11#13
Lead acid battery. Cutting-edge Chinese technology and quality control! If you want to pioneer electric scooters you can lose less with alternative models before they get dumped with "genuine reason for sale" on Ebay.
checkley73
21 Mar 113#14
manufacturers of electric cars and scooters should be banned from claiming zero emissions, where on earth do they think the electricity comes from !!
Burning gas, coal and Nuclear plants - hardly zero emissions or good for the environment - its merely moving where the emissions occur.
Not going to vote, as I dont know if this particular scooter is better than another, but thought Id share my views on electric vehicles....
Victor.
sotomonkey to checkley73
22 Mar 112#16
Well, I guess saying "zero" is a bit of a con but with an electric bike it is possible to acheive almost zero emissions by sourcing all your electricity from renewables. In terms of your impact on the environment, there is a huge difference between that and running your vehicle on oil.
spaceinvader to checkley73
22 Mar 11#24
I see your point but zero emissions refers to what is emitted by a vehicle, this does not encompass what emissions are expelled by the power plant, in some cases the power will come from coal stations and in some cases it will come from wind farms etc (whatever your opinions on the dangers, nuclear is emission free) . Energy efficiency for electric powered vehicles is also much greater than for petrol powered so pollution per mile is less however you compare the two.
Then there is the argument about emissions from mining minerals to make components then shipping the components around the world, true but same goes for petrol vehicles.
Kev` to checkley73
22 Mar 112#25
Says the guy with a Ferrari in his avatar.... :smile:
-Kev
sotomonkey
22 Mar 11#15
If I'm not mistaken, lead acid batteries are old technology, similar to that used on milk floats. Really old tech, basically ****.
mrbeeks
22 Mar 112#17
Ive had the Xero Classic around 7 months now and gotta say awesome bit of kit, cheap as chips and very reliable, highly recommended got mine from Best Buy merryhill when they had 20% off everything got it for £1300 :smile:
lcassey
22 Mar 11#18
whats the insurance like on these? I know scooters are normally astronomical unles you keep them in fort knox overnight?
dannyllama
22 Mar 11#19
30MPH top speed, and only a 40MPH range...very poor.You can guarantee that the range would drop dramatically when riding at 30MPH. So it's strictly an around town scooter !
Another complaint that I have heard from electric scooter users is the lack of noise. Other road users and pedestrians don't hear you coming, which can be hazardous !
I love the idea of the electric scooters, but as "visa10e" poor batteries and quality control keep me away from them.
Darryl2312
22 Mar 11#20
Youd be amazed how slow 30mph actually is, might just be ok if you live in the city for short trips.
mrbeeks to Darryl2312
22 Mar 111#22
It is perfect for commuting i do a 12 mile round trip and does the job a treat, No Tax, cheap insurance, No maintence apoart from Brake fluid and pads and 8p per charge, even better i get it charged at work for free so 4p a day for me :smile:
SpoonyBoy to Darryl2312
22 Mar 112#32
I would be amazed? The street I live on is 30mph...hardly amazing.
mrbeeks
22 Mar 111#21
Mine is 128 Quid a Year fully comp, but i get 30% discount
sotomonkey
22 Mar 112#23
I'd recommend one of these instead. It's very light, doesn't need insurance, needs a lot less fuel, you don't need a driving licence or CBT with provisional, no road tax to pay oh and if the battery runs out just pedal. :-)
About the same price (£1869) but a top speed of 42mph and 30 miles range - and lithium batteries!
Infinite Element
22 Mar 11#29
I'm amazed you need a driver's licence for one of these. They go about as fast as my grandma's scooter.
And what's with the stupid law that says if you passed your test before Feb 2001, you're okay, but if you passed after then, you need to do a compulsory £100 training thing? Are they saying people who passed their tests 50 years ago know how to ride one of these but a 25 year old doesn't?
All just seems a bit ridiculous, to be honest! At 30MPH, and effectively a 'town scooter' I'd recommend getting a pushbike! If you get in really good shape you can do over 30MPH, and you don't have to pay tax, electricity, insurance or compulsory training.
paul.jacobs
22 Mar 11#30
Lead Acid, invented 1859 - no joke. Heavy and dont keep their charge as well as lithium batts. Old tech - avoid
waqas
22 Mar 11#31
Why can't they bloody make wheelchairs this good. I have a crappy NHS powered one and it takes 10 hours to charge and only has a range of 6 miles (8-10 miles if its a flat level surface). Maybe one day
JanisCehovs
22 Mar 11#33
This is very similar looking vechicle to my 200w scooter I am willing to sell in next days on a well known auction site. Actually, it seems that the frame is just the same as it is in my scooter, but the motor built into the rear wheel is obviously more powerful.
Mine is road tax and insurance free as being 200w it still qualifies as motor assisted bicycle.
Sorry for the off topic, I was just surprised about the fact that chinese guys just change the motor in the rear wheel, probably put int a bit more powrful battery in and different controller and that's it - you get 5x times more powerful scooter :smiley:
moonmonkey
22 Mar 11#34
the above has silicon batteries. its only the top of the range model that has lithium...
MarvinHC
22 Mar 11#35
my bad, you are correct. The £2549 model has the lithium batteries and a range of 50 miles
checkley73
22 Mar 11#36
ha ha, see your point - but my own car is a Toyota Aygo :-)
checkley73
22 Mar 11#37
yeah, thats the point I am making, we should consider the overall impact a product has on the environment - from manufacture to how it is powered. I haven't yet found a zero emission method of transport.
Kev`
22 Mar 11#38
Fair enough lol...mine is an Impreza :o . But currently driving a fiat panda...cheaper to run slightly lol.
fishwibbler
22 Mar 11#39
30mph maximum - that's if you're an 8st whippet, going downhill with a following wind.
Now defensive riding dictates you should dominate your lane to be safe, but if you're a bit of a knacker with a couple of lidl bags going uphill, you'll be more hated than a caravanner as you struggle to top 15mph.
But at least you'll be quiet doing it I s'pose.
Quiet but still despised!
greg55678
22 Mar 11#40
Maybe potentially useful for someone but I'll be honest, I'd rather die than own one of them
simate
22 Mar 11#41
Could well be moddable with a few lithium batteries and a firmware hack to make it go faster :smile:
feeder16 to simate
22 Mar 11#42
Pimp my ride it!
thankshotdeals
22 Mar 11#43
cant really vote hot as its no on sale anywhere else
lkscoltand
23 Mar 11#44
I defo think this is an option now especially with these stupid fuel prices!
We may see a sudden rush of these getting sold this afternoon with the budget getting anounced.
UncleWilly
23 Mar 111#45
"Max. speed: 30mph; Miles per charge: 40 miles"
So you can only ride for just over an hour at a time then you have to stop, find a plug point and have to hang around for 8 hours before continuing your journey?
Electric bikes may be a good thing one day, but right now the range, capacity and charging time just aren't practical.
dajoebomb
23 Mar 11#46
Or do a DIY job: http://www.transformercycles.com/69option.html
120 miles on a tank, top speed 30 mph
I was seriously considering one of these a few back. They were on ebay for £150 inc p&p but cant seem to find the listing now. But their website quotes £200, still the best option i think.
feeder16
23 Mar 111#47
With the new budget out i'm converting my car to run on the tears of my hungry children
poisondwarf to feeder16
23 Mar 11#48
Good comment!
simate
23 Mar 11#49
I'm not impressed with the way they bang on about their extended warranty, they make it sound like they're engines are prone to failure!
How naff is this.....
"NO THANKS, I don't mind spending another £200 to replace my Engine Kit in case it breaks down, instead of having the Total Peace Of Mind with your industry shattering "12 Months Extended Warranty" for just £68.77 "
90 Days Warranty Standard
credington
23 Mar 11#50
Quite the opposite. Because they are so reliable you will never claim and hence they win. Otherwise they will be losing money.
Snuffy2690
26 Feb 17#51
Love the comment that these bikes being silent was dangerous to others on the road or pavement. I have been driving all sorts of vehicles for about 36 years and as of yet I have never had a deaf person step out in front of me, to them everything is silent. Poor excuse being used by insurance companies too to put up premiums.
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Opening post
The sleek Xero Urban Citi 3kw Scooter, in black, will not only keep you looking cool; it will save you money and help the environment too. It's run off electricity, and comes with a removable battery, which you can charge at home or wherever there is a mains supply.
Xero eScooter Urban Citi 3kw BlackThe Xero eScooter Urban Citi, in black, is the ideal way to travel around the city. It's run off electricity, so it comes with huge environmental and money-saving benefits, such as lower running costs, cheaper insurance and exemption from road tax.
The Xero eScooter Urban Citi has a removable silicone sealed battery, which can be charged at home or in the office, if you're travelling to work. Fully charging your battery from a mains supply takes about 8 hours and will give you up to 40 miles worth of travel. The scooter has a 3kw motor, which powers it up to 30mph - ideal for short trips to work or the local shops. The cost of running your Xero eScooter Urban Citi works out at about 1p per mile - much cheaper than driving a fuel-guzzling scooter.
It's a great looking scooter too, with a sleek, sporty design and its environmental credential are impressive to o. The Xero eScooter Urban Citi doesn't pump out any pollution into the air, is significantly quieter than fuel-powered vehicles and leaves a low carbon footprint.
Delivery TimesOnce you have placed your scooter order this will be delivered directly to your required address within 14 to 16 days, allowing time for registration with DVLA.
Licence requirementsThe Xero eScooter Urban Citi, in black, is registered as a 50cc motorcycle under the category L1E and its license requirements are as follows: If you passed your Driving Test before February 2001, then no further testing is required . However if you passed your test after February 2001, then you must have passed a Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) test before taking your Xero eScooter Urban Citi on the road. A CBT can be completed in one day and costs around £100.
Road taxYou do need to display a tax disc on your Xero scooter, but because it's 100% electric the tax disc is FREE!.
Safety adviceSafety whilst riding electric scooters is paramount and it is recommended that beginners who invest in an eScooter Urban Citi consider attending a training course at a local centre.
Top comments
Burning gas, coal and Nuclear plants - hardly zero emissions or good for the environment - its merely moving where the emissions occur.
Not going to vote, as I dont know if this particular scooter is better than another, but thought Id share my views on electric vehicles....
Victor.
All comments (51)
These need to cost less than £1k to start being interesting.
edit just read further and they imply 40p for an 8 hour charge..
R
Burning gas, coal and Nuclear plants - hardly zero emissions or good for the environment - its merely moving where the emissions occur.
Not going to vote, as I dont know if this particular scooter is better than another, but thought Id share my views on electric vehicles....
Victor.
Then there is the argument about emissions from mining minerals to make components then shipping the components around the world, true but same goes for petrol vehicles.
-Kev
Another complaint that I have heard from electric scooter users is the lack of noise. Other road users and pedestrians don't hear you coming, which can be hazardous !
I love the idea of the electric scooters, but as "visa10e" poor batteries and quality control keep me away from them.
http://www.cytronex.com/bikes/quickcx.html
+ you can also ride it on cycle paths and across parks. And you don't have to wear a helmet, it's entirely up to you but let's not go there!
And lastly, you may not been a gym membership any longer.
http://www.greencarsite.co.uk/GREENCARS/zippe-electric-scooter.htm
Ok, only 25miles range, but same top speed and half the price (£899)
http://www.greencarsite.co.uk/GREENCARS/lexola-electric-motorbikes.htm
About the same price (£1869) but a top speed of 42mph and 30 miles range - and lithium batteries!
And what's with the stupid law that says if you passed your test before Feb 2001, you're okay, but if you passed after then, you need to do a compulsory £100 training thing? Are they saying people who passed their tests 50 years ago know how to ride one of these but a 25 year old doesn't?
All just seems a bit ridiculous, to be honest! At 30MPH, and effectively a 'town scooter' I'd recommend getting a pushbike! If you get in really good shape you can do over 30MPH, and you don't have to pay tax, electricity, insurance or compulsory training.
Mine is road tax and insurance free as being 200w it still qualifies as motor assisted bicycle.
Sorry for the off topic, I was just surprised about the fact that chinese guys just change the motor in the rear wheel, probably put int a bit more powrful battery in and different controller and that's it - you get 5x times more powerful scooter :smiley:
Now defensive riding dictates you should dominate your lane to be safe, but if you're a bit of a knacker with a couple of lidl bags going uphill, you'll be more hated than a caravanner as you struggle to top 15mph.
But at least you'll be quiet doing it I s'pose.
Quiet but still despised!
We may see a sudden rush of these getting sold this afternoon with the budget getting anounced.
So you can only ride for just over an hour at a time then you have to stop, find a plug point and have to hang around for 8 hours before continuing your journey?
Electric bikes may be a good thing one day, but right now the range, capacity and charging time just aren't practical.
http://www.transformercycles.com/69option.html
120 miles on a tank, top speed 30 mph
I was seriously considering one of these a few back. They were on ebay for £150 inc p&p but cant seem to find the listing now. But their website quotes £200, still the best option i think.
How naff is this.....
"NO THANKS, I don't mind spending another £200 to replace my Engine Kit in case it breaks down, instead of having the Total Peace Of Mind with your industry shattering "12 Months Extended Warranty" for just £68.77 "
90 Days Warranty Standard